Rock Formation Flashcard

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What is plate motion?

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The movement of the Earth's tectonic plates that can cause changes in rock formations.

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How does plate motion affect rock formations?

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It exposes them to different energy sources.

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What is the primary source of energy for weathering?

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Energy from the sun.

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What drives the process of weathering?

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Energy from the sun.

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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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When sediment is compacted and cemented together.

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What happens when magma cools and hardens?

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It hardens to form igneous rock.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock and mineral that can accumulate and form sedimentary rock.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which weathered rock and soil are moved from one location to another.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.